The term "everything in moderation," can be a good rule to follow. Yet, for most of us, moderation takes a holiday the same time we do. All of the goodies, snacks, home-cooked meals and desserts shared with loved ones are easily available and very tempting.

If you're looking to lighten up and feel healthier, LOVJuice of Vero Beach is a good place to start. The organic juice and smoothie bar recently opened near the intersection of 20th Place and U.S. 1, offering fresh, organic, vegan lunches and snacks.

Stepping inside of this organic café, you'll notice a simple, streamlined seating area and a cooler filled with ready to go juices. They offer detox blends of green juices, with a heavy use of super foods like kale. Other drink bases include apples, carrots, beets and cucumber.

Approaching the smoothie bar, I was greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable staff member. While there is a list of smoothie options, he asked what I liked and made me a custom order. My large (16-ounce) strawberry-banana smoothie was created at his suggestion with their homemade almond milk and a splash of apple juice for $8.50.

With no sugar added, I could immediately taste the ingredients at their purest. It was delicious.

Some nonliquid lunch options include hummus and veggies, pasta salad made from zucchini spirals, veggie rolls and wraps. LOV Wraps come in your choice of a whole wheat tortilla or seasonal green leaf.

In need of all the extra nutrition I could get, I grabbed a green leaf wrap for $6.50. This veggie wrap had a spread of hummus and came filled with tomatoes, carrots and alfalfa sprouts. It was served with a side of honey mustard.

By far one of healthiest lunches I've ever had, I know I'll need to be returning a lot in the New Year.